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Is Musk’s DOGE Dodging the Law?
In the new Trump administration, Elon Musk was named a special government employee and de facto head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which seeks to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within federal agencies. The…
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March 7, 2025
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Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports?
Live Debate in D.C. President Trump recently enacted a ten percent additional tariff on Chinese imports, citing the need to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States and to address the substantial trade…
February 28, 2025
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Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?
In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalize and regulate it. Since then, sports gambling has exploded, with over thirty states embracing sports betting. Now, legal…
January 31, 2025
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Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
A new study from The Lancet revealed that three-quarters of U.S. adults and almost half of teens are now overweight or obese. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, known as GLP-1 drugs, have been making headlines as…
January 24, 2025
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Global Leaders Debate Money, Truth, and Power
In a world being reshaped by vital questions about Al, sustainability, and an uncertain global economy, now is the time for decisive action. As a Knowledge Partner with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, this…
December 6, 2024
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Can Israel Make Peace with Hamas?
After the October 7th attack, Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas and began its counteroperation in Gaza. Now, after ten months of war, a hostage crisis, and an increasing death toll, Israel and Hamas have been…
August 9, 2024
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